snake tank

[brit0211]

ok, so im kinda happy because i found a friend that has a 55 gal tank that he might want to sell. hes had a snake in it, will that be okay, and is there anything i should ask him about the tank before i get it? ive heard copper is a no-no.. .anything else?

 

[ross]

Yes copper is bad. You should test fill it to make sure it doesn't leak.

 

[carsgirlsnfish]

find out what he cleans the tank with. my mom used to own a pet store and we would clean them with some pretty potent stuff

 

[cprdnick]

Reptiles and amphibions carry some no-no bacteria on them that can stick to the glass for a while, and is probably not too good for fish, it's not real great for humans. I would boil some water and throw it in there after leak testing.
I also agree that you should check to see what he cleans it with.

 

[bang guy]

Scrub it with 10:1 solution of Bleach, rinse well and then scrub with undiluted vinegar. Don't rinse off the vinegar, just pour out the excess and let it stand.

 

[marvida]

All of my tanks had snakes in them at one time. I agree with Bang Guy on cleaning them. The only thing to check on is if it was in fact built as an aquarium and not a reptile cage. Glass reptile cages are built with thinner glass than aquariums & won't hold water.